Our Impact

Aastha Foundation gave me a safe space to review my beliefs, worldview and interpersonal interactions. Found the facilitators suave, gentle and sharp simultaneously... Truly appreciate the experience.

I experienced myself and my world in a new light. The process was unique and seemed tailor made for each one. In a non judgemental space each of us (facilitators included) shared experiences and worked with them. Since the program I see changes (for the better) in my personal and work life. All in all a great event.

The experience has deepened my connection with myself, fostering immense self-awareness and introspection. I wholeheartedly recommend the Aastha Foundation to anyone seeking profound personal growth and meaningful self-discovery.

The Aastha Summer Program was a transformative experience for me. I went into it not knowing what to expect. The work there left me with a sense of clarity of my values, beliefs & perspectives. I found power in sharing my emotions and vulnerability...my reflective ability got sharpened. To anyone seeking growth, self discovery in a supportive community, I would say Aastha Foundation's programs and work is a great place to start.

I had always wanted to develop my emotional intelligence. The multifaceted, mature facilitation of the Summer Program helped in that. Would encourage those who are on the path of self development to check it out.

The program was very well designed and helped me in realising that the persistent sadness that I am holding has significantly impacted my focus. I have realised that I need to shift my Anchor on the happiness in and around me. Also I need to value my existence and think for myself.

The facilitators were very experienced and touched the right chord that felt very meaningful. One had a very unique sense of portraying a situation from life and reflection given, certainly brought more clarity. Another possessed profound wisdom, a deep understanding of individuals, and a unique ability to connect with their emotions and experiences. Having her as a co-traveler on the journey of life is truly invaluable.

The experience was wholesome. I have never experienced such softness and belongingness in any programme. The space created was safe and I could share my stories, feelings and emotions. The co travellers were not judgemental. I made true friends for life. Thank you so much for providing this space to explore myself and come back with fresh energy to face further challenges in my life. I truly appreciate the facilitators' patience, organisational skills in organising such a wonderful programme. I wholeheartedly appreciate the warmth shown in understanding my pain and the solace given to me which I haven't got from anyone else in my life till now. The energy, the patience and the love shown, is truly commendable. I was really moved by the support I got after sharing my story.

Process Work! Process & Work. Or Work in Progress, to use a familiar manufacturing term. These are the thoughts that come to my mind. “Process” as in ongoing, unfinished, still to be worked on. “Work” as in time consuming, difficult but also satisfying, rewarding. Most importantly, for me,  a way of learning.

And a way of looking at my ways of thinking, my ways of feeling, my ways of speaking, my ways of listening. An honest and gentle look at where I’ve been, where I am, where I’m going.

Why? To bring a much needed awareness to my own processes of thinking, feeling, hearing, listening and just being in a space that is safe, comfortable and private. Held by co-travellers with long years of experience in holding the safety, comfort and privacy of that space. Companions who are adept at talking about where they’ve been, where they are, where they are going.

And the most charming part that I have experienced and continue to, is the long lasting bonds with random strangers. The realization that I am part of a community. A resource, a place from where I can draw on when in need and reciprocate when I get the opportunity.

I began to write hoping to understand the fusion, the confluence, the passion with which I embrace process work and storytelling. To find the place of each in my life. I find from my writing that it would be the same. That I could be talking of either. 

"Process work has enabled me to meaningfully enhance the experience of theatre for myself and others. It gets us beyond technique to delve deeper within, get under our own skin and masks to bring characters truly alive with authenticity."